Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
George Lucas George Lucas Dana White Traces the life of the man who became well-known for his Star Wars movies, from his childhood in California to his career in films. OL106770W
George Lucas George Lucas Adam Woog Examines the personal life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry. OL15073768W
Kevin Costner Kevin Costner Sue L. Hamilton Presents the life and career of the Academy-award-winning actor and director of the film "Dances with Wolves." OL15081908W
Jim Henson Jim Henson Geraldine Woods Recounts the life story of the puppeteer whose remarkable creations, the Muppets, have found success in television and other media. OL17856238W
Ron Howard Ron Howard Barbara Kramer Presents the life and career of Ron Howard who gained fame as a young actor starring in television shows and went on to become a film director and producer. OL17911134W
Jodie Foster Jodie Foster Therese DeAngelis Discusses the personal life and professional career of the actress, producer and director who has won an Academy Award for her roles in "Accused" and "The Silence of the Lambs." OL1819292W
Jim Henson Jim Henson Deanne Durrett Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy. OL1871338W
J. J. Abrams : Director of Stars Wars J. J. Abrams : Director of Stars Wars Rebecca Felix 32 pages : 21 cm OL20479615W
Meet Steven Spielberg Meet Steven Spielberg Thomas Conklin Examines the life and career of the successful film director, known for such popular movies as "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "E.T." OL2629362W
Tori & Aaron Spelling Tori & Aaron Spelling Skip Press A joint biography of television producer and writer Aaron Spelling and his actress daughter Tori. OL2907147W
Nely Galan Nely Galan Janel Rodriguez A biography of the young Cuban American woman who rapidly moved from high school student to magazine editor to president of her own television production company. OL2916358W
Suzanne de Passe Suzanne de Passe Mark Mussari A biography of the president of Motown Productions, a bright, determined woman whose business gifts have brought her many awards in television and movie production. OL4103956W
Magic man Magic man William Schoell A biography of the motion picture producer and director Steven Spielberg, with an emphasis on the events in his life that have found expression in his films. OL47633W
The picture life of Steven Spielberg The picture life of Steven Spielberg Michael Leather Presents the life and career of the filmaker who directed some of the most commercially successful movies in film history, including "Jaws" and "E.T." OL4979186W
Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy John Micklos Examines the life of the actor who became popular as Mr. Spock on the television series "Star Trek" and later branched out into writing poetry and directing some of the Star Trek films. OL4982909W
Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg D. L. Mabery A biography of a young movie producer, director, and writer who, as a personal mission, helps other young movie-makers get their start. OL5092452W
James Cameron James Cameron Bonnie McMeans Describes the life of James Cameron, director of the successful movie, Titanic. OL5841824W
Career diary of a TV production manager Career diary of a TV production manager Craig Thornton Provides an insider's look at the work involved in television production at two stations in New York, giving personal information about the author and his job responsibilities, his resume, and a thir… OL6030465W
American film directors American film directors Ronald Friedland Examines the work of six major American film directors and, more briefly, several newer directors. OL7005103W